American Theatre Wing: Lighting Design

This episode of Working in the Theatre was featured in our new book, “American Theatre Wing, an oral history: 100 Years, 100 Voices, 100 Million Miracles.” Learn more about the book at http://a.co/d/9A5qc9a

A technician, an artist, a magician… What does a Lighting Designer do in the theatre? We dive deep with Tony Awards​-winning Lighting Designers Natasha Katz and Howell Binkley, as we explore the assortment of creative and technical goals in developing a story through lights on stage. Learn about the history of the field, the equipment, and the artistry of design as Natasha Katz and Howell Binkley show us their work at the PRG: Live​ showroom and onstage at Hamilton: An American Musical​ and Aladdin – The Musical​. Learn more about Aladdin the Musical at http://www.aladdinthemusical.com

. Learn more about Hamilton the Musical at http://www.hamiltonbroadway.com

. Learn more about PRG at http://www.prg.com

American Theatre Wing’s Working in the Theatre documentary series features the most fascinating people on the stage, behind the scenes, and in the audience. From Tony Awards® and Obie Awards® winning artists to the next generation of theatre makers, we capture theatre’s inner-workings, industry luminaries, and unique stories that surround important work. American Theatre Wing, founder of the Tony Awards® and home of and the Obie Awards®: for more information visit https://americantheatrewing.org

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